Boyd Corp to Demonstrate and Discuss Industry Leading SOLIMIDE® Foam

Modesto, CA, March 3, 2016 (Newswire.com) - Boyd Corporation, a global provider of precision-engineered, specialty material-based energy management and sealing solutions, today announced that it will demonstrate and discuss SOLIMIDE® foam as well as other products at booth 1C50 in Hall B1 of the Aircraft Interiors Expo. The trade show is the world’s largest aircraft interiors event and will be held in Hamburg, Germany from April 5th-7th.

The company’s flagship aerospace product, SOLIMIDE® foam, was developed with U.S. government agency, NASA, to provide fire resistance and lightweight insulation for the Apollo spacecraft and is now widely used in private, commercial, and military aircraft. In addition to fire resistance and lightweight qualities, the insulating foam is non-toxic, heat and pressure formable, flexible and stable even at cryogenic temperatures, emits very little smoke when exposed to flame, has low off-gassing with no formaldehyde, outstanding thermal and acoustic qualities, hydrolytic stability, and does not support microbial growth. Lastly, unlike fiberglass products, the foam does not emit particles into the air.

The result of the advanced insulation technology is passenger safety, fuel efficiency, aircraft availability, acoustic comfort and easy installation and maintenance. Boyd Corporation staff will also be available to discuss the product’s total cost of ownership in comparison to market alternatives. “SOLIMIDE® foam has an attractive long-term cost for aircraft manufacturers and airlines because the product is lightweight and has an ability to last longer than other insulating solutions, such as fiberglass. On top of that, it is easy to install, meaning efficiency savings during assembly and repair,” said Jeanette Bragde, Boyd’s Vice President of Strategy. “The product continues to maintain its weight through various environmental cycles as it does not attract and retain moisture, meaning it will stay lightweight even in wet environments like condensation build up. Also, the fact that it is replaced less often than fiberglass makes it more environmentally friendly,” she added.

In addition to the Aircraft Interiors Expo event demonstration and discussion, Boyd Corporation will host a webinar entitled “Comparing & Discussing Aerospace Insulation Solutions,” on Wednesday, April 13th at 11:00 a.m., PST. To learn more about the webinar or to register for the event, please visit boydcorp.com. 

Boyd Corporation offers many additional highly-engineered, specialty material-based solutions for aircraft aerostructures, environmental systems, interiors, avionics equipment and in-flight entertainment systems. The company acquired the SOLIMIDE® Foams business from Evonik Industries in July 2014 and has recently filed a patent for densified SOLIMIDE® foam.

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ABOUT BOYD CORPORATION

Boyd Corporation is a global provider of precision-engineered, specialty material-based energy management and sealing solutions with specific expertise in engineering and design, manufacturing and supply chain management. The company operates in markets around the world and serves customers in electronics, mobile computing, medical technology, transportation, aerospace and other B2B and consumer-critical industries. For nearly 100 years, the Boyd brand has represented stability, adaptability and vision along with employing the most experienced team in the industry.

The SOLIMIDE® Foams division of Boyd Corporation offers a family of high performance polyimide open-cell insulation foams with lightweight, thermal and acoustic properties. The product line, often used in aircraft, spacecraft, railcars, marine vessels and other applications, offers four variations to accommodate different temperature and environment needs.

Boyd Corporation: One Company, Many Solutions.